concert Martin Fröst conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 The Swedish Chamber Orchestra

Clarinet virtuoso and conductor Martin Fröst made his much awaited debut as Principal Conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra in 2019, breathing new life into an already refined ensemble, encouraging them to take risks and embark on musical adventures. Witness their impressive rapport with a stunning 4K rendition of Beethoven’s First, played in a striking configuration: from memory and in a standing position (except, of course, the cellos)! This rarely seen practice allows them to communicate beyond the written notes.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 is the first brilliant contribution to the symphonic genre by the genius composer born 251 years ago in Bonn. A work written over the course of several years and initially anchored in the classicism of Haydn, the symphony progressively takes flight towards Romanticism…